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al·low·ance
 allowance
- pronunciation:
laU
ns
- phrases:
- make allowance (or allowances) for
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noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is allowed.
- synonyms:
- authorization, permission
- similar words:
- approval, assent, dole, quota, sanction
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| definition 2: |
a sum of money given regularly or allotted for special expenses.
- synonyms:
- allotment, annuity, grant, ration, stipend
- similar words:
- amount, appropriation, compensation, dole, expense, pay, pension, portion, quantity, quota, remittance, salary, share, sum, wage
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| definition 3: |
a concession based on special circumstances.
- synonyms:
- authorization, concession, permission
- similar words:
- approval, compliance, consent, license, sanction
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| definition 4: |
a small amount of money given regularly by parents to their children to use as they wish.
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| related words: |
allotment, budget, hire, leave, leeway |
| phrase: |
make allowance (or allowances) for |
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